Creative Heart
A Redfin Collaboration I have exciting news! I was recently invited to collaborate on a blog article for Redfin! The article, written by Ryan Castillo, features 22 helpful ways to add texture to your apartment. Many talented artists contribute their own advice so that you can decorate any small space with ease and confidence. Read…
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Not too long ago, I shared a post on Facebook talking a little about how I see letters and numbers in color. It’s referred to as “color synesthesia” and it’s different for everyone who has it. The letter “A” will have a different color for each individual. For me, it’s red. Words become more complex…
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Simple & beautiful ways to create a natural nest “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” ― John Muir 3 Ways to Bring Nature into Your Home It’s widely known that nature has a calming effect on the body. Being in a natural environment (or simply looking at a picture of one) can…
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Music for Artists- FREE Playlist Get into the creative zone with this playlist I love Placebo. They bring back memories of college, working late in the art building, sitting on the back steps for a cigarette break. Photo by Viktor Juric on Unsplash They also make me think of crispy autumn leaves and grey days. They’re a band…
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Need a quick inspirational fix? Feeling stuck? Don’t worry, it happens to everyone. Last week I shared 7 quick ways to get inspired: https://jeffcoatart.blog/2019/08/09/7-quick-ways-to-get-inspired/ But if you didn’t have time to read the full article, here’s a visual recap: Try one of these out and the Muse is sure to be knocking on your door.…
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Kickstart your creativity with these doable actions… Photo by: unsplash-logoBarbora Polednová Ready for 7 quick ways to get inspired? I know how it feels to be stuck in a rut creatively, to feel that well of inspiration dry up. For creatives, this can quickly lead to lethargy, feelings of self-doubt, and depression. If this sounds…
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What it really feels like to stare at a blank canvas Studio door shuts behind me. Click of the switch fills the room with light. Power on Grace Radio to my favorite station. Snap of the paint lid before a surge of black fills the tray. Soft swish of a round brush as the first…
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Artist, James Brunt, is an architect of nature. When I was a kid, I loved to scour the ground in search of rocks, leaves, feathers, even dead bugs. I had an outstanding dead bug collection. We were collectors of nature in my dad’s house. There were usually at least three different animal species running around.…
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Need to get inspired to create? I am a firm believer that music is the catalyst for creativity. All you need is a good playlist. And I’m here to help 🙂 I love music. All types. My tastes are pretty normal and pretty eclectic. It would take less time to tell you the types of…
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In my last blog, “How Do We Add Compassion to Our Art?,” I mentioned two simple ways that artists can inject compassion into their work. After years of painting portraits, I truly believe that art can be a powerful tool in understanding others. It can also improve our own perspective on the world around us.…
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Art serves many purposes. One of its greatest qualities is that it encompasses and embraces every single human emotion. It has no need of language and ignores cultural and religious boundaries. But its most impressive quality (and its most socially important) is its ability to express compassion. But how, as artists, do we add compassion…
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